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Berry has three stories --I'll give you just one. A Monroe County, WI Policeman had a perfect spot to watch for speeders, but wasn't getting any.
High Speed Chase in Jackson County
Deputies arrested two people for leading officers on a high speed chase. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department says once officers pulled the truck over, 17-year-old Bradley Tuchalski and 23-year-old John Dockerty hopped out and started running.
Severe Weather Advisories Issued
The National Weather Service has issued severe weather advisories for southern Wisconsin for Thursday night and Friday morning.
One person is dead and two injured in an early morning traffic crash on Sunday on Interstate 94 in Monroe County.
Members of the McCoy family joined military personnel and public officials Saturday to mark the centennial of the Army post that bears their name.
Man in Stolen Car Crashes into Lake
A man in a stolen car led police on a chase Wednesday night and ended up in a Sparta lake.
A man is hurt after hitting a deer with his motorcycle Tuesday night. Monroe County Sheriff Dennis Pederson says the accident happened just 9 p.m. Tuesday on County Highway O in the township of Lincoln.
Officers Team Up to Track Down Burglars
Deputies arrested three people they believe were behind a string a burglaries. The Monroe County Sheriff's Department says the burglaries happened April 26 and 27th at the Warrens Mall, two mini storage businesses and a laundromat in Tomah.
Two Unrelated Motorcycle Crashes Leave 1 Dead, And 1 Injured
A man dies when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into farm machinery pulled by a tractor.
Public meeting Apr. 29 for I-90/94 improvements in Monroe and Juneau counties
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southwest Region will hold a public information meeting to discuss design concepts for the asphalt overlay and bridge replacements on I-90/94 from Tomah to Camp Douglas in Monroe and Juneau Counties.
One man is injured after his vehicle was rear ended, and then hit a tree. The Monroe County Sheriffs Department says 50-year-old Jean Greeno of Norwalk was driving southbound on State Highway 71 at I-90 near Sparta, when she ran into the back of another vehicle, just after 3 p.m. Friday afternoon.
Gypsy moth infestations move westward in state
Gypsy moth infestations have moved slightly westward in Wisconsin. Field surveys taken in 2008 revealed the gypsy moth had taken hold in Monroe and Iron counties, Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Column: Gypsy moths still a local problem
Column: Gypsy moths still a local problem April 15, 2009 A couple friends asked recently, "How come you haven't talked about gypsy moths in your column?" My answer could have been, "Why don't you stop bugging me about them?" Instead I said, I'd look into the subject.
Numerous Fire Departments Called to Battle Grass Fire
Firefighters in Western Wisconsin had their hands full Tuesday afternoon when a grass fire broke out.
Grass fire kept Firefighters in Monroe County on their feet
Dry conditions continue to set the stage for grass fires. The latest broke out about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon north of Sparta.
More Wild Fires in West Central Wisconsin
Dry conditions have led to more wild fires in Wisconsin. In the Monroe County town of Sparta, a farm tractor mowing grass set off a blaze that covered at least 40 acres Tuesday.
Grass Fire Burning Near Sparta
Large plumes of smoke are visible for miles as a large grass fire burns near Sparta.
Two Motorcycle Crashes: One Dead, One Seriously Hurt
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department says a crash happened just after 9 p.m. Friday night on Dixie Road in the Town of La Grange.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Editorial: Remembering McCracke
The death of Paul Grimstad last week leaves a gaping hole in Manitowoc - and Wisconsin - jurisprudence.
Boy Recovering After Being Dragged By Truck
Deputies in Monroe County say an eight-year-old boy was hit and dragged by a pick-up truck .